OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Finding and Swapping Rare Finds & Donations SCOTT BONNAR: Model 49 - Blumbly

Hi everybody.Have found a Scott Bonner model 49.Never had a Scott Bonner before.So I was hoping that somebody could shed some light into this model.I'm fairly sure that I will be keeping this old girl.So I will need some information about it.Like year made,how many where made and maybe even where they were made.Just did a google search on it,came up with nothing.So any help would great.I'll stick some pictures up here and when I get home I'll give her a good clean up and then stick some more pictures up.
Thanks for any advice.






It's fairly good now,not sure how much better a clean will do,but we will see.

Hi Blumbly, Unfortunately I haven't got much knowledge of the Scott Bonnar rotaries, but I am doing some research on your machine for you, as we speak.

Taking the Model 45 Scotty as being introduced in 1968, one would presume if the model numbers were applied sequentially, that the Model 49 was introduced late 60's to early 70's.

It is in fantastic condition for its age, and would restore beautifully. on a great score Jeffery!
PS. I will post any information as it comes to hand!

Wow thanks guys that helps a bit.I think it shows that my air filter box in not quite the right one.It would be good to know how long that model ran for.

I had one of those but the alloy was so rotted that the only place for it was mower heaven.

Don't suppose you kept the air cleaner? As I don't think it has the right one on it.

The engine had no cowl or anything on it either. It was all corroded that bad that it could not be pulled apart.

Blumbly,
The Scott Bonnar logo in my previous post came to me originally from "willingworker" (lol I didnt know he was a member here). He gave me heaps of help with my "Centenary" model Scott Bonnar. He would be the best bet to go to for decals of various SB models too.
Stationary

Is this the type of air filter housing your after?

Wow, she is a pretty one, I should be able to help you get the carby done if you like!

Not sure Joe.I don't know if it is the correct air cleaner.Stationary wow that is a good decal there.Yes I guess at some point I will need to get some sort of copy done.

I believe the air filter in the middle might be what you are looking for there Jeffery, I will see what i can do to verify that!

Well I will have a look tomorrow,but I think that is very similar to what's on it.It just doesn't really match the one in the diagram above.

I have seen that Air filter before, Let me do some digging, and see if i cant help you out there.

It is a beautifull machine, and I'm sure if anyone can get it looking like that add again, It's you mate.

Are you going to take the base you your welders to get the hole patched up?

Yeah maybe.I think I may have a little plan first.If it works then I may not.After all I won't be mowing lawns with it.

OH? What are you thinking you will do for this one.

There is another cotty with the same base somwhere ion ebay at the moment, it's in a lot of 3.

Don't suppose you know the eBay number?

HERE it is.

I just realised however, that there apears to be a repair in the exact same place, and a chip in the front.

That looks more like a four stroke.

It is, but the base is the same, the Villiers engine is mounted using a removable adaption plate, and you sould simply move it across to this base, however, sadly, I dont know if this base actually is any better, or more repairable.

I'm sure it is worse than what I have.Just drained the tank and oh my god.It is brown and smells like turps.I don't even think it was petrol any time of it's life.